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Report: To save the current data in text format. All reports are saved under the 
tab “Diagnostic Report” in “My Report”. For details on report operations, please 
refer to Chapter 9.1 “My Report”. 
Record: Tap to start recording diagnostic data for future playback and analysis. 
The saved file follows the naming rule: It begins with vehicle type, and then the 
record starting time and ends with .x431 (To differentiate between files, please 
configure the  accurate system time). The  file  is  stored  in  “My  Report”  under 
“User Info” menu. 
Help: Tap to view the help information. 
E. Actuation Test 
This option is used to access vehicle-specific subsystem and component tests. 
Available test vary by vehicle manufacturer, year, and model. 
During  the  actuation test, the tool  outputs commands to the ECU  in  order to 
drive the actuators, and then determines the integrity of the system or parts by 
reading the ECU data, or by monitoring the operation of the actuators, such as 
switching a injector between two operating states.